Xbox Live Gold Required for Sky Player / Now TV?

No. Sky Player (rebranded **Now TV** in 2014) is a standalone streaming app. It does not require Xbox Live Gold.

Requirements

• Now TV Pass: Entertainment, Cinema, Sports, or Hayu (paid monthly).
• Internet: Broadband (wired/Wi-Fi).
• Device: Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Smart TV, Phone, Tablet, PC, Roku, Now TV Stick.

Gold vs. Now TV

Note: On Xbox 360, the Now TV app may no longer function (platform deprecated). Use a modern device (Smart TV, Stick, Phone, Xbox One/Series) for current support.